Topic 1 - How are statutes interpreted? Flashcards
1
Q
Judges can interpret legislation but cannot…
A
Fill in gaps (They cannot create or add to the law as this is the responsibility of Parliament)
2
Q
What are the two tools Judges can use to interpret legislation?
A
- Intrinsic aids
- External aids
3
Q
What are intrinsic aids?
A
Resources found within the legislation itself
4
Q
What is an example of an intrinsic aid?
A
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 included definitions like ‘consumer’ and ‘trader’ that the judge could refer to for clarity on how to interpret the law
5
Q
What are external aids?
A
Resources outside the legislation that can provide context or insight into the law’s meaning
6
Q
What is an example of an external aid?
A
Interpretation Act 1978 - This act provides guidelines on how to interpret various legal terms used in legislation
